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How to take a trust out of special measures
Thanks to consultant nurse Cliff Evans and a team of senior staff, patients at a Medway NHS...
07 Sep 2017
Recruitment rethink: getting the right nurse in the right role
Leading NHS trusts are recruiting ward sisters using an interview technique that focuses on...
23 Jun 2017
Nurses working in public health win RCNi Leadership award for immunisation programme
A nationwide, school-age immunisation programme set up from scratch and launched within six...
05 May 2017
The importance of non-technical skills during cardiopulmonary resuscitation
The winners of the cardiopulmonary resuscitation competition at last year’s European...
17 Feb 2017
Learning the art of delegation
Delegation is essential in nursing, and doing it effectively will mean that every member of...
17 Feb 2017
National mental health director Claire Murdoch says future of nursing is bright
Claire Murdoch originally wanted to have a career as an actor and dancer, but after five ‘...
30 Jan 2017
App aims for ward perfection
A new phone app which simplifies inspections without being one-size-fits-all is proving a...
20 Dec 2016
E-learning tool to support nurses in developing cultural competence
A new e-learning tool has been launched to support NHS clinicians in developing cultural...
25 Oct 2016
Understanding the role of nurse prescribers
Study kick-starts a better understanding of nurse prescribers.
10 Oct 2016
Nurse team's project improves assessment and treatment of delirium
A team of intensive care nurses raised awareness of delirium and introduced a screening tool...
09 Sep 2016
How to succeed at the confirmer stage of revalidation
Sarah Alexander, education development nurse for NHS Central London Clinical Commissioning...
31 Aug 2016
Improving patient care and staff satisfaction in the North West
Nursing Standard's series celebrating modern nursing roles around the UK – to mark the...
22 Aug 2016
Bridging the nursing gender pay gap
Experts say the NHS has to take action to correct the huge gender imbalance – and female...
09 Aug 2016
Making hospitals safer at night
A new Hospital at Night electronic management system is improving patient safety and giving...
02 Aug 2016
How to come across well in a media interview
With the right kind of preparation, being interviewed for TV or radio need not be daunting....
23 Jun 2016
Diverse roles show how the profession is evolving
Nursing Standard is marking the RCN’s centenary year with a series celebrating the range and...
18 May 2016